26 Feb 1921
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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1921
Page
1
Fragmented OCR note outlines bills to be considered by lawmakers during a Saturday session. Content mentions citizens, committees, and potential votes but is garbled and difficult to interpret. Entities are unclear due to text quality.
A mail clerk was assaulted during a reported incident and mail pouches were found missing. Police and postal inspectors responded, and investigators are reviewing surveillance and route logs to determine suspects and motive. Local authorities urge anyone with information to come forward.
Report notes a forthcoming opening of a milk station voting booth in Morbay with details on location on the north side and the aim to direct farmers to consumers. The article mentions a fixed price for milk and describes a local council arrangement and closing times.
Representative Champ Clark of Missouri is reported better by his physician after a period of illness. The brief health bulletin notes his condition as improved and suggests recovery progress, with no details on discharge or exact dates provided.
The State Journal acquires the DeriogrAt in Madison, creating one of the state's largest papers with roughly twenty thousand circulation, surpassing non Milwaukee outlets. The deal unites Madison Democrat and other papers, placing long time editor Gordon and then editor Jayme Singh at the helm, with multi-city ownership and press facilities.
Senate Finance Committee favors using interest paid by Allies on interwar loans to fund a soldier bonus. Debate centers on timing, eligibility, and filing deadlines, with amendments seeking immediate effectiveness and a July 1, 1925 claim deadline. Weather section notes unsettled spring conditions across the region with rising temperatures and scattered showers.
Seventeen year old William Dalton allegedly robbed a Chicago bank of about 772000 in Liberty bonds, then fled toward Heyworth, Illinois. He was captured in Decatur after being recognized from photos in Chicago papers. Dalton remained in custody as authorities arranged disposition with Chicago officials.
Seventeen La Crosse County Bar Association members met at the courthouse to endorse John E McConnell for the United States District Court Western District of Wisconsin. George H Gordon and R Cowie were not presented at their own request, while Cameron L Baldwin was a rival for the nomination. The group noted McConnell is a prominent lawyer and former lawmaker ally of the progressive Republican wing, with strong backing among La Crosse lawyers.
A mass meeting of workers is called for Monday to insist on contracts with authorized committees. The Trades and Labor Council issued the statement, citing plans to discuss wage talks and possible reductions. Committees from the building trades will present their views, with a focus on avoiding open conflict while pursuing wage and policy aims.
Leona Af. Mason wins a divorce from Pred G. Mason in circuit court citing cruelty. The record states threats to kill and burn the home, and that Mason had not appeared in court. The judge granted the divorce after evidence of inhuman treatment.
In a brief note from Pinon the Ameri Legion reports an inquiry into how many kernels of corn a rooster can consume while kept without food for twenty four hours. The item lists a price of $25 and a prior figure of $80 in a confusing line about corn kernels and costs.
The New York American Legion rejects a Monday night gathering called by Dr Otto Von Mach in Madison Square Garden to protest alleged French negro troops in German territory. Legion officers urge members to refrain from attending as propaganda behind the movement is suspected.
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